Sermons on Caring For Others:

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

Forgiveness Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2009 Henri Nouwen wrote, “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Forgiving Toxic People Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009

We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

Forgiving Toxic People 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 19, 2009

July 12, 09 We can forgive others by remembering how much God has forgiven us.

Forgiveness part 2 July 12, 2009 Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus & Toxic People – where we’ve been – Judas; confrontation; receiving the Father’s Love; breaking relationship; forgiving. Last week I told the story of a woman who was struggling with forgiving the man who shot and paralysed her. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

"Forgiveness And Redemption" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2008

A sermon on the salvation which comes from forgiving others.

Luke 11:2-4 “Forgiveness and Redemption” Beginning with a clip from the movie: Spider-Man 3 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org A friend mentioned to me this past week: “I once spent 6 years angry at another person. It didn’t do a thing to them, but boy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

A devotion on Forgiveness.

FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Get Rid Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 20, 2008

A sermon on the Cross (Taken from Timothy Keller’s Book, "The Reason for God" Chapter 12 "The True Story of the Cross" Pages 186 to 200)

Sermon on the Cross HoHum: In the years of Communist domination of East Germany there was a symbol that brought hope and comfort to believers in Jesus. A huge TV tower had been erected to broadcast atheistic propaganda. Near the top of the building was a globe-shaped structure housing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Key Questions Series

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Apr 26, 2010

What was it that destroyed Ahithophel? As we saw in the first part of this message, grudge and bitterness led to his annihilation, in other words, his inability to forgive, even when King David did not even know he had that deep a grudge against him.

Designed 2 Disgrace, Designed 2 Destroy (2): 4 Key Questions Introduction: What was it that destroyed Ahithophel? As we saw in the first part of this message, grudge and bitterness led to his annihilation, in other words, his inability to forgive, even when King David did not even know he had that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Battle To Forgive Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Forgiveness is easy depending on where you focus is Inward, Outward or Upward You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

The Real Battle to Forgive Ideally Forgiveness is instant, however in the real Christian world it can be a real battle to Forgive Its easy to instantly Forgive the Stranger who bumps into you and says “sorry” Forgiveness is a real battle when it is some you know, love & trust, Friend or Family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Practice Grace

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well.

Practice Grace March 9, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well. Focus Passage: Luke 7:36-47 Supplemental Passage: (John 1:17) For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

The Story of Philemon and Onesimus

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: Philemon June 3, 2012 A. THE STORY OF PHILEMON Paul had led Philemon to Christ, a rich businessman in Colossae, 100 miles from Ephesus. Paul probably never visited Colossae (Col. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding Grace

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 9, 2010

We have all been recipients of grace. We are to exercise grace. Joseph gives us a great example of a man who did just that.

Outside the Lord Himself, Joseph is one of the best examples of the Bible characters for acting right and having the right kind of attitudes in bad situations. Joseph had some bad things happen to him, but he just kept on doing right and thinking right. His brothers were jealous of him, and they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Thief Named Grudge Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 29, 2011

To share how holding a grudge is no good for anyone and how we must lay them to the side and move on in life.

We often hear the term "holding a grudge". What is a "grudge", what does it look like, and how does one "hold it"? "Grudge" is an actual word and it’s dictionary meaning is: a feeling of resentment or ill will over some grievance, or to harbor resentment. To "hold or carry a grudge" would then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Other

Forgiving Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Fireproofing your marriage series. Tied in with the "Fireproof" movie, This message focuses on the need for forgiveness

Forgiving Matthew 18:21-35 CHCC: October 5, 2008 VIDEO: FIREPROOF movie: Apology scene INTRODUCTION: Some of you are old enough to remember the movie called Love Story that came out in 1970. Do you remember that famous line that Ali MacGraw said to Ryan O’Neal: “Love means never having to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Jesus has once and for all paid the price for our sin. But we daily continue to commit sin. Jesus’ once and for all forgiveness is applied daily—just like our forgiveness many times has to be applied daily.

Many of you are familiar with the story of Corrie ten Boom. Corrie ten Boom was a godly Christian woman who was Holocaust survivor. After the Germans invaded her home country of Holland, she hid Jews in her house to keep them from being sent to the concentration camps. After risking her life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Teacher

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008

This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist